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    Upstream Ideas

    “He who seeks to improve conditions must propagate a new mentality, not merely a new institution.” — Ludwig von Mises

    Our aim at Upstream Ideas is to do just as Mises suggested by turning the dial on how you look at the political and policy issues facing Illinois, Chicago and our nation. We present new ideas that inform salient policy decisions, start new conversations and move beyond partisan politics all while challenging the status quo.

    Dan Proft along with distinguished guests and contributors lay out in-depth issues in a digestible way to better understand why conditions are what they are and how they could be improved. We produce content in a variety of formats including long-form interviews, multiple segment radio shows and mini-monologues. We arm you with new information and fresh perspectives with the goal of making Illinois and the United States of America a bit more free, a bit more just and a bit more civilized.

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    WIND: NYT Runs 5th Trump Tax Fraud Hit Piece Oct 08, 2018
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    Is Trump willing to take potential legal action against the New York Times most recent hit piece about his taxes? Do CNN anchors know the difference between tax avoidance and tax evasion? Where is the interest in fraudulent accounting by the government? Republicans gave Democrats the week they wanted for the FBI Kavanaugh investigation. Now what? CNN Chief Economist, Steve Moore joins Dan and Amy to discuss.


    WIND: Trump Shooting Himself In The Foot Oct 03, 2018
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    Are ads filled with sexual innuendos the new hip, cool way to reach millenials to go out and vote? Is it revenge of the Exes Day in the Kavanaugh saga? Does Lindsey Graham need to do more talking and Trump need to do less? Why isn’t the FBI sitting down with Dr. Ford? Senior Editor for HotAir.com and columnist for The Week, Ed Morrissey joins Dan and Amy to discuss.


    ATC: Analyzing The State Of Jobs And The Economy With Scott "The Cow Guy" Shellady Oct 03, 2018
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    Is the U.S. headed for a serious trade war? What does the national jobs picture look like moving forward? The noise around economic news can sometimes make it difficult to keep up, but Scott "the Cow Guy" Shellady – trader and Fox Business analyst – constantly has his eye on market trends. On this installment of "Against the Current," Dan Proft and Shellady explore a range of pressing economic issues – from trade and fiscal policy, to forecasting the health of manufacturing, agriculture and other sectors. Does innovation always help economic growth? Does the Trump administration inspire much confidence for free market advocates? Proft and Shellady answer all these questions and more in an in-depth look at the current state of the economy.


    ATC: LaShawn Ford On The Illinois Democrat Party And The Future Of Illinois and Chicago Oct 03, 2018
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    Democrats have run the city of Chicago for the last 100 years, and the state of Illinois for most of the last 50. But the results for taxpayers aren't there. Will anyone in the state Democratic Party ranks be willing to break away from the party bosses and the machine, and call for more reform-minded policies? On this edition of Against the Current, Dan Proft asks that question to state Rep. LaShawn Ford, D-Chicago, who genuinely wants to see the city's impoverished neighbors turned around, but with what policy initiatives? Proft and Ford discuss and debate property taxes, entrepreneurship and education, among a range of other topics for how to improve both the city of Chicago and the state of Illinois as a whole.


    WIND: Unanswered Questions From Christine Blasey-Ford Oct 02, 2018
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    Should the FBI be conducting an extensive interview with Dr. Ford herself? Famed FBI criminal profiler, James Fitzgerald joins Dan and Amy to present some of the questions he would ask her: Had she been assaulted before or after this alleged attack? What’s her memory of the time? Questions like: Who was the president? What were some of the movies she saw that summer?


    WIND: The Left Declares War On Due Process Oct 02, 2018
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    Are the Democrats going to rue the day they asked for the FBI investigation? If the left can do this to Kavanaugh, can’t they do this to anyone? Does the progressive left see themselves as the only ones worthy of power? Should this be a wake-up call to all the beltway establishment Republicans? Editor of The New Criterion and columnist for PJ Media, Roger Kimball joins Dan and Amy to discuss.


    WIND: Vallas’ Financial Plan For Chicago Oct 02, 2018
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    Is Chicago the worst governed big city in the country? How can the City incentivize people to invest in low-income areas if they are unsafe? Is Vallas suggesting taking advantage of the tax incentives in the Trump tax bill? Why aren’t we scaling already proven successful models? Can he promise to cap property taxes if elected? Chicago mayoral candidate, Paul Vallas joins Dan and Amy to discuss.


    WIND: State Sen. Dan Biss Takes A Page Out Of Maxine Waters’ Playbook Oct 02, 2018
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    Maxine Waters' harassment protocol has been adopted by one Socialist IL politician, State Sen. Dan Biss. Why do IL politicians think they can do whatever they want and get away with it? Is this how they treat anyone who gets in their way in continuing to bankrupt the state? Was he emboldened by comments from Maxine Waters or still mad he didn’t win the Democratic gubernatorial race? President of Wirepoints.com, Ted Dabrowski joins Dan and Amy to discuss his confrontation with Biss at a local Panera.


    WIND: Democrats Laying Kavanaugh Trap Oct 02, 2018
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    Why are all men responsible for the bad actions of a few? Are accusers and the accused deemed credible dependent on their politics? Are the Republicans right to concede to the left and extend the process? What will be the new demands from Democrats after the investigation is completed this week? Columnist for National Review, John Fund joins Dan and Amy to discuss.


    WIND: Piecing Together “Facts” After 36 Years Oct 02, 2018
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    Where does the FBI play in the circus? Should the White House outsource the investigation to Fusion GPS? Does the FBI investigation give the undecideds something to hang their decision on? What about Rachel Mitchell’s performance? Should White Republican men be able to ask questions? Former FBI Assistant Director, Ron Hosko joins Dan and Amy to discuss.


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